IOBCS Provisions for TML C-Trains, SP-Trains and New Trains for TME(OI) and HSK(OI) Projects (Contract No.: K4336-24E)
Prequalification for
IOBCS Provisions for TML C-Trains, SP-Trains and
New Trains for TME(OI) and HSK(OI) Projects
Contract No.: K4336-24E
 
 
Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Applicants for the works described below.
 
 
1.  Background Information
 
MTR Corporation Limited invites qualified contractors to express their interest in tendering for Contract K4336-24E IOBCS Provisions for TML C-Trains, SP-Trains and New Trains for TME(OI) and HSK(OI) Projects.
The Integrated On-Board Communication System (IOBCS) provisions will enable the following functions which are beneficial to train operations:
1) Real-time remote CCTV monitoring from Operations Control Centre (OCC) and video analytics-based intelligence to provide smart features.
2) Real-time train status and data will be transmitted to the backend system by smart servers / Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) devices, with monitoring by the OCC.
3) Supporting enhancements and new features such as live Trainborne Public Address recording and downloading, Passenger Loading Information and Passenger Alarm Device (PAD) alerts on mobile devices to improve the customer experience. 
2.  Scope of Works
 
The scope of works includes the design, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of the IOBCS for 17 Tuen Ma Line (TML) C-Trains, 48 SP-Trains, and 11 new trains for Tuen Mun South Extension (TME) Project, as follows:
1) Provide and install the trainborne equipment for the IOBCS.
2) Provide the servers, Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) and workstations at the OCC, back-up OCC, stations, and depots.
3) Set up the network connection configuration between the OCC, back-up OCC, stations, and depots in the TML, TME and Hung Shui Kiu Station (HSK) networks.
4) Provide and install the trainborne equipment to specifically interface with the Network Video Recorder (NVR) for real-time monitoring and transmission of CCTV images for SP-Trains, which are equipped with analogue CCTV cameras.
5) Design, supply, and install the Corporate Data Network (CDN) connection for the data studio, and the wayside equipment, including auxiliary equipment such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS), server racks, and power supply sockets.
An option for the provision and installation of the trainborne equipment for 2 new trains for the HSK Project will be included in the Contract.
3.  Tentative Key Dates
 

Contract No.	Prequalification	Tender Invitation	Tender Return	Contract Award	Contract Completion
K4336-24E	Q3/2024	Q4/2024	Q4/2024	Q1/2025	Q3/2030

 
 
4.  Expressions of Interest
 
To be considered for prequalification, interested parties having relevant resources, qualifications and experience are requested to express their interest on or before 21 August 2024 via the MTR Corporation Limited’s E-Tendering System.
For Applicants registered under the E-Tendering System, please click the following link and log into the System for expression of interest:
http://www.hkextender.com
For Applicants not registered under the E-Tendering System, please click the following link and search for the advertisement notice in respect of this project for expression of interest:
http://www.hkextender.com/process/GuestLogon.asp
5.  Deadline to Return Answers / Information
 
Applicants will receive a prequalification invitation via the E-Tendering System. The Applicants shall complete and submit all required information and details via the E-Tendering System no later than the time and date specified in the prequalification invitation letter.
All invitations and submissions for prequalification will be carried out through the E-Tendering System at http://www.hkextender.com.
 
6.  Other Matters
 
Applicants responding to this advertisement are deemed to have complied with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in the collection and transfer of personal data to MTR Corporation Limited. All information submitted including personal data, will be used by MTR Corporation Limited for the prequalification of tenderers for this project.
Applicants shall note and make themselves aware of the Corporation’s ethical and probity requirements which shall be applied throughout the tender and contract periods. Further, Applicants shall not, and shall ensure that its directors, employees, agents and sub-contractors shall not, offer or give any advantage as defined in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) to any employee or agent of MTR Corporation Limited. Any breach or non-compliance with this paragraph by the Applicant shall, without affecting its liability for such breach or non-compliance, result in its application not being considered.
Applicants shall not apply for prequalification as an entity if they intend to act as a supplier, sub-contractor or sub-consultant for another entity who will also apply for the prequalification, or if they are a partner in a joint venture established to seek prequalification for this Contract.
Companies having linkage to each other, e.g. subsidiaries, holding or sister companies, shall not apply for prequalification as a tenderer for the same contract, whether as a single entity or as a partner of a joint venture. “Sister company” shall mean all companies which are subsidiaries of or otherwise belonging to the same holding company. The existence of a holding-subsidiary relationship shall be determined in accordance with the provisions in Sections 13 to 15 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) of Hong Kong. Companies having linkage to each other shall elect which company shall apply for prequalification.
For enquiries, please contact Mr. Edmond Tsui, Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager, on (852) 3929 3329 or by email at edmondhltsui@mtr.com.hk.